Plunket
Plunket - failing Māori and Pasifika whānau
Plunket has admitted it's failing Māori and Pasifika families, which make up over half its clientele. This concession comes in the wake of Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall's recognition this… Audio
NZ Biography - Truby King and the legacy of Plunket
Otago university professor Barbara Brookes discusses the life of the founder of our modern day Plunket Society, Frederick Truby King. Audio
Dick Booth, guardian of the daffodils
A century ago the Booth family set aside a paddock at their farm Middlerun for daffodils to raise money for charity and the fundraiser is still going strong. Audio, Gallery
Plunket controversy hurting support - fundraisers
The foundation that fundraises for Plunket says its ability to raise money for the service is being undercut by what it considers unfair criticism of the national organisation. Plunket is under fire… Audio
Plunket responds to claims of unethical behaviour
The properties and assets being transferred to Plunket's national organisation have always been owned by Plunket, chief executive Amanda Malu says. Audio
Plunket responds to claims of unethical behaviour
Plunket is under fire for transferring assets and properties from local community ownership to the Plunket's national organisation in Wellington. One News reports local groups say the properties or… Audio
Plunket 'will still provide' despite cuts - former president
If a proposed restructure goes ahead at Plunket, it will still provide well for families, a former president of the organisation says.
Sound Archives: Plunket turns 110
One of our most famous institutions, Plunket, turned 110 years old this week. Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & Vision has been listening to some sound recordings from the archives about the… Audio, Gallery
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Barbara Brookes: a history of New Zealand women
Guest host Philippa Tolley interviews Barbara Brookes, Professor of History at the University of Otago, about her new book A History of New Zealand Women. Audio
Keeping kids safe this summer
Plunket is reminding people to keep children within arms' reach when they're at the beach, river or pool.
Correct use of child car seats found wanting
An annual child safety car seat sting by the police and Plunket in the Bay of Plenty has thrown up worrying results - with some children not any form of restraint, and other sitting in seat with… Audio
Plunket can no longer afford car seat hire service
New parents will no longer be able to turn to Plunket to get their baby safely home from hospital, after the latest cut to one of the country's oldest child welfare charites. Audio
Medical records breach in building removal yard
Plunket is trying to find out how bags of old medical records ended up on the floor of a house in a Taranaki building removal yard. Audio